Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Recall #: 11253
Affected scope: About 35,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 0000….

Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Haza… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 21, 2011. Reason: Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas T…. Verify recall #11253 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers..

None
agency class: June 21, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11253 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp.

Reason for recall

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11253
Date reported	June 21, 2011
Date initiated	June 21, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 35,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 21, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11253.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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